Award

Supply of Transfer bags - Reagent Production

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 14:24

Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant is actively involved in the procurement of transfer bags for reagent production, crucial for the collection and storage of cellular components including haemopoietic stem cells, plasma, and other cellular waste products. This procurement falls under the industry category of blood bags and is classified as a goods contract. Located in the United Kingdom, submissions for this open tender were due by 17th November 2023, marking a critical deadline for interested parties. The competitive tender seeks a supplier under an open procedure method, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for companies to participate. Successful bidders will contribute to a sterile closed-system operation with the contract running from March 2024 through February 2030, with potential extensions available.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare supply chain, especially those specialising in medical bag manufacturing. SMEs like Feelassured Ltd, already active in this contract, exemplify the kind of firm well-suited to leverage such opportunities for growth. The comprehensive supply terms cater to businesses capable of delivering quality and cost-efficient solutions for NHS Blood and Transplant's needs. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their presence in the healthcare sector, ultimately boosting their growth potential by forming long-term relationships with a substantial public organisation.

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Notice Title

Supply of Transfer bags - Reagent Production

Notice Description

Supply of Transfer bags - Reagent Production

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Transfer bags

Renewal: an option to extend for 3 periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040ba0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079785-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141613 - Blood bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEELASSURED

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